Warehouse Associate

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load trucks and move inventory from one location to another.
• Perform routine machine adjustments.
• Accurately maintain inventory records and paperwork.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts, year‑end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required.
• Accurately maintain shipping paperwork.
• Assist with powder sampling in accordance with U.S.D.A. guidelines.
• Maintain safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment, obey safety rules, and overall contribute to a safe work environment.
• Attends required training, including but not limited to, GMPs, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement to include Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Leader Standard Work.
• Follow all DFA GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Firmly adhere to the values and ethics of DFA. Exhibit honesty, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year manufacturing or production experience
• Certification and/or License - forklift certification preferred

• Able to work in a team oriented environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse team.
• Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing).
• Able to perform routine machine adjustments.
• Able to show willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; able to present options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures.
• Able to take on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Able and willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and perform all tasks when and where assigned.
• Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision.
• Able to maintain a positive "can do" outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintain composure and a friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
• Must be able to read and write English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer